Three Rivers apologizes over Felix Longoria burial delay
The town offered condolences to the Longoria family after a chapel refusal delayed a funeral for Felix Longoria, an American soldier killed in the Philippines. Three Rivers officials and community leaders sought to honor him, while Arlington National Cemetery was arranged.
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Three Rivers
Texas
South Texas
Felix Longoria
Felix
Beatrice Longoria
The
Philippines
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Longoria
Mrs Longoria
U. S
Lyndon B Johnson
Arlington
San Francisco
T W Kennedy
Kennedy
Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
J K
Guadalupe Longoria
Board of Directors
Ramsey
Corpus Christi
Hector Garcia
American GI Forum
Garcia
Rivera
Cedar Rapids vesper concert set for Memorial Coliseum
The Cedar Rapids public schools music and art departments present another vesper concert Sunday at 3 pm in Memorial Coliseum. Senior Margaret Mach of McKinley High School will perform a clarinet solo "Erwina's Fantasia" by Meister. Participating groups include Wilson High Orchestra, Garfield Elementary Chorus, McKinley Ninth Grade Girls, Johnson Elementary Chorus, and Roosevelt Senior Choir. The lobby art exhibit features pieces from Roosevelt Senior High, McKinley Junior High, and Polk.
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Cedar Rapids Public Schools
Memorial Coliseum
Margaret Mach
McKinley High School
Erwina
Meister
Wilson High School
Garfield
McKinley
Johnson Elementary School
Roosevelt
Coliseum
Roosevelt Senior High School
McKinley Junior High School
Polk
Czech Leader Dr Hrebik Arrives for Cedar Rapids Visit
Dr Antonin Hrebik former Czech congressman and head of the Sokol Association arrives in the United States and will speak in Cedar Rapids Sunday at two o clock after a Friday address at Clutter. He tours Czech centers across the country with his wife and plans a Monday speech in Omaha.
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Antonin Hrebik
Sokol Association
Cedar Rapids
Czechoslovakia
Hrebik
United States
Sokol
Clutter
Sokol Hall
Omaha
President Draws Medic Challenge
The AMA charged President Truman cannot support his claim that tens of millions lack adequate medical care. The AMA Journal editorials dispute the Union address proposals for a national health program and argue the United States has more doctors per capita than any other country. It concedes distribution faults and shortages of hospital beds and nurses remain.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
Truman
AMA
United States
The
Federal approach urged to ease nurse shortage
The article notes that any federal government or agency solution to the nurse supply problem would be welcomed by the medical profession, indicating broad interest in federal action to address shortages.
Murder defendants on Guam plead innocent
Three African American air force servicemen arraigned in Guam criminal court on charges of kidnapping and murdering 27 year old Ruth Farnsworth of San Francisco. Privates Calvin Dennis 26 Herman T Dennis Jr 20 and Staff Sgt Robert W Burns 32 are formally accused in the shocking case.
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Guam
INS
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Ruth Farnsworth
San Francisco
Calvin Dennis
Herman T Dennis, Jr
Robert W Burns
National March of Dimes Opens 1949 Campaign in New York
New York reports the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis opened its 1949 March of Dimes drive with a goal of 30 million dollars. The launch occurred Friday as part of nationwide fund raising to support polio research and patient aid.
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New York
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Linn County Supervisors Approve Grants and Transfers
December 31 1948 Linn County Board of Supervisors met approving Dec 28 minutes. Granted cigaret permit to Ivan and Izetta Helbig Midway Station Toddville. Agreed to gravel supply to Town of Robins at 140 per ton. Authorized fund transfers among Secondary Road accounts and general funds. Adopted a resolution to prevent settlement, and awarded workmen's compensation and liability insurance to Town Mutual. Auditors transfers and extensive claims approved. payroll and expenses listed.
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Linnas
Board of Supervisors
Petty
Geevell
Beeson
Otion
Seevell
Seeve
Towa
Dorothy
Winneshiek County
Town Mutual Liability Insurance Co of
Cedar Rapids
Spervisor
Younty
Insane Func
District Court
Cartal
Public School Vesper Concerts and Art Exhibits Free
Elementary schools Buchanan Taylor and Arthur present vesper concerts and art displays free to the public. Events include February 13 and March 13 vesper programs and an all city music contest March 25 26 with an all city festival in April. The Sunday program features pieces from Wilson Garfield McKinley Johnson Roosevelt and Wilson orchestras and choirs with solos and audience singing.
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Banner
Smith
Wilson High School
Scipio
Gaines
Malotte
Patapan
Frimi
Harriet Elliott
Erwinn Fantaala
Meister
Margaret Mach
McKinley School
Johnson Elementary
Christiansen
Nicolai
Youmans
Shirley Blair
Roosevelt Senior
Wihtol
Sunbeam
Safecrackers Loot Tax Office Safe in Chicago
A safe in a Chicago Internal Revenue division office was blown open on Thursday and $9,579 in income tax payments made Wednesday by early filers was stolen. The burglars also took payment records. Superintendent John Loftus said insurance covers the loss and that auditors will check receipts from Wednesday payments. Police say the break was by experts and occurred in a former garage converted office.
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TTP
Internal Revenue Department
John Loftus
Loftus
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